Famous people and celebrities who died on December 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 12. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1889 Robert Browning

  British poet, aged 12, who ranks alongside lord tennyson among the greatest of the victorian age. he met elizabeth barrett, a 40-year-old invalid spinster with whom he had been in touch for several months. they were secretly married on 9/12/1846. she escaped from the house a week later and married robert. they traveled to paris, then on to italy where …

• 1939 Douglas Fairbanks

  American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s. they were the stars of hollywood's glamorous society, thanks to his marriage with mary pickford 1920-1935. douglas jr., his only son, was his third marriage.

• 1951 Mildred Bailey

  Mildred Bailey was a pioneering jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and significant influence on early swing and popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1963 Yasujiro Ozu

  Legendary Japanese film director renowned for his minimalist style and profound family dramas, considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history.

• 1968 Tallulah Bankhead

  Iconic American actress known for her powerful stage performances and flamboyant personality. She was a prominent figure in theater and film during the early to mid-20th century. Her autobiography 'Tallulah' provided insights into her remarkable life and career.

• 1976 Jack Cassidy

  Jack Cassidy was a renowned American actor and singer known for his versatile performances in television and theater. He was a prominent figure in entertainment during the mid-20th century and was married to actress Shirley Jones.

• 1978 Fay Compton

  Actress (othello) dies at 74

• 1985 Anne Baxter

  Acclaimed Hollywood actress who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 'The Razor's Edge' and was nominated for 'All About Eve'. She was also the daughter of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and starred in over 50 films throughout her career.

• 1985 Ian Stewart

  Founding member of The Rolling Stones, pianist, and key behind-the-scenes figure who was crucial to the band's early formation and success.

• 1991 Eleanor Boardman

  Actor (crowd), passes away at 93

• 1993 Jozsef Antall

  First democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism, playing a crucial role in Hungary's transition from a communist state to a democratic system.

• 1999 Joseph Heller

  Renowned American novelist and satirist best known for his groundbreaking anti-war novel 'Catch-22', which became a landmark work of 20th-century literature and a powerful critique of military bureaucracy.

• 1999 Paul Cadmus

  Renowned American artist and illustrator known for his provocative and detailed paintings that often critiqued American society. He was a significant figure in the mid-20th century art scene, particularly associated with the Social Realism movement.

• 2002 Dee Brown

  American author and historian famous for his groundbreaking book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', which critically examined the Native American experience during westward expansion.

• 2005 Annette Stroyberg

  Danish actress (b. 1936)

• 2006 Peter Boyle

  Renowned American actor best known for his roles in 'Young Frankenstein' and the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond'. He was a versatile performer who successfully transitioned between comedy and dramatic roles.

• 2006 Paul Arizin

  Paul Arizin was a legendary NBA basketball player who played for the Philadelphia Warriors, known for his innovative jump shot and being one of the most influential players of the 1950s.

• 2007 Ike Turner

  Influential American musician and bandleader who was a pioneering figure in rock and R&B music, known for his musical partnership and tumultuous marriage with Tina Turner.

• 2008 Van Johnson

  Iconic Hollywood actor of the 1940s and 1950s, known for his distinctive red hair and boyish charm. He starred in 125 films and was a prominent performer in theater and cinema during the golden age of Hollywood.

• 2008 Avery Dulles

  Avery Dulles was a prominent American Jesuit priest, theologian, and cardinal who made significant contributions to Catholic theological scholarship and was widely respected in religious academic circles.

• 2013 Audrey Totter

  Prominent American film noir actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood movies like 'The Carpetbaggers' and 'The Set-Up', who was a significant figure in mid-20th century cinema.

• 2013 Tom Laughlin

  American independent filmmaker best known for the 'Billy Jack' series, a groundbreaking martial arts drama that became a significant cultural phenomenon in the early 1970s.

• 2016 Shirley Hazzard

  Acclaimed Australian-American writer known for her elegant prose and literary works exploring human relationships and international themes.

• 2017 Ed Lee

  American politician and attorney who served as the 43rd mayor of San Francisco from 2011 until his unexpected death in 2017.

• 2017 Carol Bellamy

  Prominent global leader who served as Executive Director of UNICEF from 1995 to 2005, significantly contributing to international children's welfare and humanitarian efforts.

• 2019 Danny Aiello

  Danny Aiello was a prominent American character actor known for memorable roles in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' and the romantic comedy 'Moonstruck', for which he received an Oscar nomination.

• 2020 Ann Reinking

  Renowned Broadway dancer, choreographer, and actress best known for her work in 'Chicago' and her significant contributions to musical theater during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2020 Charley Pride

  Groundbreaking African American country music singer who became the first Black superstar in the genre, selling over 20 million records and winning multiple Grammy Awards.

• 2020 John le Carré

  Duplicate of John le Carré entry

• 2021 Vicente Fernández

  Vicente Fernández was a legendary Mexican ranchera singer, actor, and businessman known as 'El Rey de la Música Mexicana' (The King of Mexican Music). He was a cultural icon who significantly influenced Latin American music and entertainment for decades.